Rebel SP MP offered Rs 25 crore to vote for govt
"On July 10, one Rupesh Kumar, who identified himself as a chartered accountant of a company, offered me a bribe of Rs 25 crore to vote in favour of the government," Rebel Samajwadi Party MP Munnawar Hasan said. Govt walks tightrope over numbers game
With just four days remaining for the do-or-die trust vote in parliament, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is struggling to keep its flock together amid indications of defections and cross-voting in the ruling coalition. Only 16 of 39 MPs turn up at SP meeting
Ahead of the Government's trust vote in Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday held a meeting with his party MPs to devise a strategy to be adopted in Parliament. CPM issues whip, Somnath left out
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has been left out of the whip issued by CPM to its MPs to vote against the Government... Deve Gowda to meet PM tomorrow
"The Prime Minister spoke to me this morning. I will be meeting him (Manmohan Singh) tomorrow in Delhi," Gowda said. Two MPs likely to defy DMK whip to vote against UPA
Punjab on alert as 1 killed in Dera-Sikh clash
One person was on Friday killed in a clash between a group of Sikhs and Dera Sacha Sauda supporters in Dabwali town in Haryana's Sirsa district, prompting police in neighbouring Punjab to go on high alert.
Wipro net up 25 percent, cautious in the near-term
Wipro Ltd remains cautious in the near-term on revenue guidance from its combined IT services despite a healthy topline and bottomline growth in Q1 of this fiscal (2008-09) over the...
India, Pak discuss Kashmir-related CBMs
Indian and Pakistani officials met here on Friday to discuss Kashmir-related confidence-building measures, including steps to facilitate travel and trade across the Line of Control.
INVITATION FOR OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY China denies snubbing Manmohan Singh
On Tuesday, a leading Indian newspaper reported that China invited India's Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympics slated for Aug 8, ignoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his government.
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit unveiling the mascot of Toyota Safety Education Programme at a school in New Delhi on Friday.
KARNATAKA
Film makers take fight against piracy to CM Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has been urged to take concrete steps to check the rampant audio and video piracy in the Kannada film industry due to which filmmakers are losing millions of rupees every year.
Hindraf wants dialogue with Malaysian PM
In the eye of a political storm since November, a body of Malaysian Indian activists that has five top leaders in jail wants a meeting with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to "put an end to problems facing Indians".
Four million sign anti-terror petition in Pak
As Pakistan struggles to rein in Taliban militants in its tribal areas, about four million people have signed a petition against terrorism that was launched by an NGO from the country in just four days.
Indian cricket coach Gary Kirsten, left, interacts with bowler Harbhajan Singh during a practice session in Colombo on Thursday. India will play three Test matches and five One-Day International matches against Sri Lanka commencing July 23. AP Photo
Rushdie embroiled in signature clash with Malcolm Gluck The Best of Booker winner is currently embroiled in a signature war with famous wine writer Malcolm Gluck -- The Guardian's books section being the arena where it is being fought out.
CET forum in DH Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter.
CRICKET: INDIA IN SRI LANKA
Murali chosen Lanka's 'Most Outstanding Sportsman of the Year' Averaging more than six wickets per Test in his 16 years of international cricket, Muralitharan is one of the most successful bowlers in the history of the game. President Mahinda Rajapakse honoured Muralitharan the award at a glittering function. Mendis working on 'sixth' delivery
"I am new to this game (Tests). I have five different deliveries and am working on the sixth," Ajantha Mendis told reporters here. He said he was looking forward to bowling to the top Indian batting line-up alongside his idol Muthiah Muralitharan in the three Test series starting from July 23. Right: Rahul Dravid, left, and Parthiv Patel rest during practice in Colombo. Above:Indian cricketer V.V.S. Laxman dives to catch a ball during a practice session in Colombo on Thursday.
BEIJING OLYMPICS2008
Beijing airport to be shut during opening ceremony
According to the report, flights that are not linked to the Olympics will not be allowed to take off or land between 7:59 p.m. and midnight local time due to security reasons. Some media reports have also claimed that surface-to-air missiles have been positioned near the National Stadium. A Chinese man wearing a suit with lights during the rehearsals of the Games opening ceremony in Beijing. Full dress rehearsals are being held under a cloak of secrecy ahead of one of the most anticipated summer Games. Volunteers prepare enthusiastically for big day
A total of 7,600 more volunteers will be based at the six co-host cities. The Games' organisers went through several rounds of interviews before selecting a volunteer from every 10 applicants. Even university students had to face fierce competition... Right: People ride the subway in Beijing on Friday. Beijing's two new subway lines and a new rail line should be running Sunday and serving millions of passengers by the opening of the Olympics in three weeks. The new public transport should complement a strict vehicle reduction plan, that goes into force on Sunday, to cut Beijing's intense traffic. The plan, designed to keep about half of Beijing's 3.3 million vehicles off the road during the Olympics, will allow vehicles on the road every other day depending on even or odd registration numbers. AP
First Chinese Olympian's son to start torch relay
Changchun was the only athlete in China's first Olympics at the 1932 Los Angeles Games. He took part in the 100 and 200 metres but failed to qualify for the finals. Four years later, he took part in Berlin, but failed to bag any medal and even didn't have enough money to return back to country. Liu Changchun Chinese households open up for guests
For Beijing natives, hosting overseas tourists is not only a chance to make a little money, but also a chance to share their own culture. "I'm improving my English, so that I can explain better when more visitors come during the Olympics," said Zhao, a new college graduate. The new China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters building is seen under construction next to a giant advertisement promoting the Olympic Games which open Aug. 8. The spectacular 230 metre (755 foot) building is one of a series of landmarks, notable for their futuristic design, that will greet visitors to the Games.
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit unveiling the mascot of Toyota Safety Education Programme at a school in New Delhi on Friday.
The Best of Booker winner is currently embroiled in a signature war with famous wine writer Malcolm Gluck -- The Guardian's books section being the arena where it is being fought out.
Launching a new forum called 'Mission Admission', Deccan Herald attempts to make the testing days ahead a bit easier. This new forum will help candidates keep track of news and information on the CET, the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) of COMEDK and key entrance tests thereafter. 
Muralitharan the award at a glittering function. 
Beijing airport to be shut during opening ceremony
